TURNSTILE, NEVER ENOUGH

Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been a fascinating group to follow since emerging from the city’s DIY scene in 2010. Rooted firmly in hardcore punk, the band drew early influence from the genre’s aggressive, fast-paced energy, and their first two releases, Pressure to Succeed (2011) and Step 2 Rhythm (2013), stuck closely to traditional hardcore conventions. But things began to shift with Nonstop Feeling (2015), where they started introducing pop, funk, and experimental elements. By the time Glow On arrived in 2021, that eclectic mix had become central to their identity, with synths, melodic hooks, and genre-crossing collaborations pushing them into new territory. The album propelled them into the mainstream, earning them widespread acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations. 

Now the band returns with Never Enough, an album that takes their genre-blending to a whole new level. To make it, they secluded themselves in Laurel Canyon at The Mansion, where they lived and recorded together for two months. The experience was immersive and communal, described by drummer Daniel Fang as more like close friends sharing a house than a traditional recording session. They spent their days refining old demos, experimenting with arrangements, and cooking meals together, creating an environment that fostered both focus and creative risk-taking. 

With frontman Brendan Yates leading production, the band shaped the songs through instinct and real-time collaboration. Some came together effortlessly, while others demanded more digging. The Mansion became both a creative lab and a blank slate where hardcore collided with synths, spoken word, funk, jazz flourishes, and string arrangements. 

With their anything-goes approach, Never Enough is a sonic trip, with hardcore riffs sitting alongside synth-driven interludes, flute jazz flourishes, and spoken word samples. But the album is more than just eclectic. It’s crafted with care and intention, yet driven by the band’s restlessness and desire to keep pushing boundaries. Never Enough is a thrilling record from one of the most interesting bands making music today.